Happy Chinese New Year and welcome to the Year of the Snake, more specifically, the Wood Snake.

You can see your horoscope for the New Year here.

In the meantime, some interesting facts about Chinese New Year. More fireworks are set off on Chinese New Year Eve than any other time of the year. Showering is not allowed on New Year’s Day because you do not want to wash away good luck. To fend off bad luck, you should avoid using scissors, knives or other sharp objects as well as arguing, swearing, or hair cuts. Decorate your house in red to ward off evil monsters. And, your zodiac year is generally considered to be bad luck.

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